llyfu traed

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • llyo traed
  • llyu traed

Etymology

llyfu (to lick) + traed (boots).

Pronunciation

Verb

llyfu traed (first-person singular present llyfaf tin)

  1. (idiomatic) to lick boots, to suck up to (someone)
    Synonyms: cynffonna, llyfu tin

Conjugation

Mutation

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Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), llyfu traed”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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